Top Rankings
Ignacio School District No. 11jt ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 633 students in Ignacio School District No. 11jt. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Ignacio School District No. 11jt have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
633 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ignacio School District No. 11jt, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
75%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
29%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
29%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,741 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,967 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,741
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,967
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ignacio School District No. 11jt Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ignacio High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Becker Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ignacio Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 County Road 320
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0650
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0650
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ignacio Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Ignacio Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
535 Candelaria Drive
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
Ignacio School District No. 11jt manages 4 public schools serving 633 students.
What is the rank of Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
Ignacio School District No. 11jt is ranked #163 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
37% of Ignacio School District No. 11jt students are Hispanic, 29% of students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
Ignacio School District No. 11jt has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Ignacio School District No. 11jt's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,967 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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